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Pierre Gagnon

2 papers in the library · 23 citations · publishing 2024-2025

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Supporting Meaningful Choices: A Decision Aid for Individuals Facing Existential Distress and Considering Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

Healthcare September 12, 2025 Ariane Bélanger, Sue-Ling Chang, Jean-François Stephan et al. 1 citation

Background/Objectives: Given the limitations of traditional approaches to treating existential distress in seriously ill patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) has emerged as a promising treatment option. However, weighing up the potential risks and benefits of this approach can be challenging for both healthcare professionals and patients. Decision aids can play a key role in supporting...

Social acceptability of psilocybin-assisted therapy for existential distress at the end of life: A population-based survey

Palliative Medicine January 22, 2024 Louis Plourde, Sue-Ling Chang, Houman Farzin et al. 22 citations

Background: Internationally, there is a growing interest in the potential benefits of psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat existential distress at the end of life. However, the social acceptability of this therapy is not yet well known. Aim: This study assesses the social acceptability of the medical use of psilocybin to treat existential distress at the end of life. Design: An online survey...